Nina Puckett , LMHC

Nina Puckett was born and raised in Hawaii and brings a compassionate, lived experience to her work as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). With 6 years of professional experience, she supports people facing a range of concerns including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and addiction.

Having recovered from an eating disorder after many years of effort, she brings personal insight to recovery-related work and a strong commitment to helping others who face similar struggles. That experience shaped her focus on body image, eating and food-related issues, and substance use challenges, and informs a practical, empathetic approach to treatment.

She works with clients to build an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be discussed honestly. Nina recognizes that reaching out for help is difficult and strives to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. She aims to empower clients to pursue a more fulfilling life, offering steady support and collaboration throughout the process.

Evidence-Based Support Delivered Remotely

Licensed professionals commonly use practical, evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and build coping skills. One approach emphasizes skills-based behavioral strategies that teach concrete tools to manage anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and mood symptoms, helping clients reduce distress and regain daily functioning. Another approach focuses on recovery-oriented work for eating and body image concerns, combining attention to thoughts and behaviors around food and self-image with compassionate support to restore healthier patterns. A third strand of work supports people facing addiction and low self-esteem by exploring motivation for change and developing alternative coping strategies.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Nina collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who live far from local services. These options make it easier to fit regular work on recovery and symptom management into everyday life while maintaining ongoing access to a licensed therapist's guidance.